I’ve been invited on to Swindon Radio 105.5 this evening (Monday 13th December) to talk about how individuals and businesses can cope and move on in the current financial climate, and how coaching can help with that.

This is the 6:00 p.m. slot which is hosted by the Federation of Small Business. I’ll be on from 6:00 until about 7:00 – and there’s music as well.

To listen for fun or interest, it is easy to do so online: http://www.swindon1055.com/

See later posts for recordings of this inteview…

Last night’s event at the new Jury’s Inn was a great success. We like the way that we can partner with Swindon Connections to hold regular events at different Swindon venues because this also gives us a way of keeping in touch with our colleagues, clients, and friends as well as meeting and encouraging others who run their own businesses. I think that all those we met last night benefitted from conversations with us about coaching and also made new business contacts.

Maybe it’s worth coming along just for the speakers. Last night Warren had arranged for Josie Payne to speak about Emotional Intelligence. I’m not used to people showing videos of Mike Tyson biting an ear off during a boxing match (it belonged to Evander Holyfield) but then this was one of the clearest talks I’ve heard on Emotional Intelligence. Josie spoke of the challenges of controlling our emotions when we are under stress in a way that we could relate to and apply straight away. Her own interest in the subject flowed from her experience of being on an aeroplane that was hijacked.

Get in touch if you’d like support with your own business, career, or life issues – whether or not you have ever bitten off someone’s ear. Use the Christmas holiday to start the new year with fresh enthusiasm and a clear sense of direction. The free taster sessions we are offering at the moment are a great gift for this.

Watch this space for dates of our next events.

Here’s a reminder to join us at Jury’s Inn, Swindon, for our next event on Thursday 25th November.

As usual it’s an opportunity to meet our coaches and to gain new perspectives and solutions on your current issues with some of us. We’re continuing to give out vouchers for free coaching taster sessions.

In addition, there will be an opportunity to meet exhibitors at this Business Scene event, and the speaker that evening will be Josie Payne talking about Emotional Intelligence from an unusual angle.

So, make a it a date. Start time is 6:00 p.m., ends at 8:30 p.m., and refreshments including a light buffet will be provided – so the £10 ticket is good value. For best results, book in online. See you there!

Full details, location, and booking form here.

This was our latest drop in event at the National Trust cafe next to the McArthur Glen Outlet Village in Swindon. The team of Isla, Martin, Ann-Marie and Di were there at lunchtime under our distinctive blue and white banner chatting to people who were interested to hear about our free taster sessions. Our Wheel of Life aroused interest as it’s a useful way to help assess where your priorities lie. The buzz of people both in and out of the cafe as well as those working in the building was definitely enlivened by a large group of ladies wearing purple outfits with bright red hats. The Swindon Coaching Team have not yet adopted a uniform – but maybe … just maybe we should …..

You can meet us on Thursday 25th November at Jury’s Inn in Swindon. More info to follow. We’ll be there from 6 pm, but we can’t promise about our outfits ….

This is one of our great opportunities for you to use one of our free taster sessions to

• move your business forward
• enhance your career
• improve your relationships
• reduce the stress in your life

Or, if you prefer, you can use the drop in event just to meet and chat to some of our team or find out what coaching is all about. It’s happening on Wednesday 10th November at the National Trust Cafe and Restaurant next to the McArthur Glen Outlet Village in Swindon (Kemble Drive, SN2 2NA) from 12.00 to 2.00 pm.

So, if you work nearby, are out on a shopping spree or would like to add some interest to your lunchtime, come along! We look forward to seeing you.